Definitions for declaw
diˈklɔde·claw

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1. declawverb

   remove the claws from

   "declaw a cat"

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1. declawverb

   To surgically remove the claws from.

2. declawverb

   To make harmless.

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1. declaw

   Onychectomy, popularly known as declawing, is an operation to remove an animal's claws surgically by means of the amputation of all or part of the distal phalanges, or end bones, of the animal's toes. Because the claw develops from germinal tissue within the third phalanx, amputation of the bone is necessary to fully remove the claw. The terms onychectomy (origin: Greek ὄνυξ onyx, 'nail' + ἐκτομή ektomē, 'excision') and declawing imply mere claw removal, but a more appropriate description would be phalangectomy, excision of toe bone. Declawing is considered an act of animal cruelty in many countries (see "Declawing practices" below) as it causes physical and psychological suffering to the animal (although the extent of this suffering is subject to debate). Although declawing used to be more common in North America, it has less popular acceptance, and has been banned in New York in 2019 and Maryland in 2022 and is more widely considered to be an act of animal cruelty.

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1. declaw

   Declaw, typically referred to in the context of a surgical procedure, is the act of removing all or most of the claws from an animal, usually a pet cat. It involves the extraction of the animal's claws along with the bone from which they grow, often to prevent damage to household items or harm to individuals. It's worth noting that this procedure is highly controversial and is considered inhumane and illegal in many places due to potential physical and psychological harm it can cause to the animal.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of declaw in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of declaw in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=declaw
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Declaw
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaw
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